Ransomware Group Lynx Allegedly Compromises 4TB of Data from UK Military Contractor The U.K. Ministry of Defense is currently probing an alleged data breach by Russian-speaking ransomware group Lynx, which claims to have stolen a substantial four terabytes of data from the Dodd Group, a contractor associated with British military…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Chaos Theory Meets Ransomware, Creating Unpredictable Outcomes Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Once predominantly a forte of Russian cybercriminals evading law enforcement, a surge in ransomware activity is now attributed to reckless teenagers from the West who operate under…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the UK is currently investigating allegations that Russian hackers have compromised sensitive military documents, some of which have reportedly surfaced on the dark web. This breach, bringing to light significant vulnerabilities within military operations, underscores the ongoing threat posed by nation-state actors in cybersecurity.…
In recent years, the frequency and severity of cyberattacks have escalated dramatically, underscoring a pressing concern for organizations worldwide. A glance at the CISA list of significant cyber incidents reveals the alarming scale of these attacks. A notable instance occurred in May 2021 when a ransomware assault on Colonial Pipeline…
Recent warnings from cybersecurity experts indicate that a significant security vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ, an open-source message broker service, is being actively exploited, potentially allowing remote code execution. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-46604, has drawn attention due to its critical nature. The cybersecurity firm Rapid7 reported that attackers have made…
Mango Faces Data Breach, Exposing Customer Information Mango, a global retail leader with over 2,500 branches in more than 120 countries, has recently experienced a data breach involving a third-party service provider, compromising sensitive customer information. The extent of the breach has not been fully disclosed, but Mango issued alerts…
New Malware Threat “WhisperGate” Targets Ukrainian Entities Amid Geopolitical Tensions On Saturday, cybersecurity experts from Microsoft revealed the emergence of a new malware operation identified as “WhisperGate.” This sophisticated form of malware is primarily aimed at government entities, non-profits, and IT organizations within Ukraine, amid escalating geopolitical tensions with Russia.…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime NCSC Chief Warns Recent Retail Hacks Should Serve as a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Cybersecurity Professionals Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 14, 2025 The National Cyber Security Centre reports a 50% increase in cyber incidents in the UK, with ransomware as the…
The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly marked by a staggering disparity in the value of personal information on the dark web. In this context, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) command the highest price, selling for upwards of $1,000 each. This is significantly more than a credit card number, which averages around $5,…
